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Slapfish, founded in 2011 by Andrew Gruel and sold to Mac Haik Enterprises last year, is rebranding three locations in the Salt Lake City market, thanks to a partnership with The Culinary Edge, a culinary innovation agency that owns California-based…

McDonald's is expanding. Opening a McDonald's restaurant requires an investment between $1.4 million and $2.5 million.

Its safe to say Arkansas-based Slim Chickens has left the nest to soar across the U.S. and the U.K. In 2022, the brand celebrated several milestones including its 200th store opening, entered 15 franchise territories with development deals and opened 50 locations.

Crave Hot Dogs & BBQ opened in Hilton Head, South Carolina, marking its fifth location in the state. The chain, which features hot dogs, BBQ dishes, sides and desserts, as well as a self-pour beer wall, is expanding nationally and…

Grimaldis Pizzeria has awarded a multi-unit franchise development agreement for the state of Iowa with Doughtime Pizza Company LLC, according to a press release. The agreement is for five restaurants, with the first opening in 2023. "Through their experience owning…

Woodys Bar-B-Q, a 43-year-old fast casual brand born in Florida, has hired Steve Gardner, the founder of QSR Franchise Development Group, to expand its footprint within and beyond the Sunshine States borders. As director of franchise development, he will lead…

The Great Greek Mediterranean Grill, owned by United Franchise Group, has opened its first Fort Lauderdale-area restaurant at 753 E Commercial Blvd., in Oakland Parks Northridge Shopping Center. "My wife (Yuliana Alvarez) and I are thrilled to have the opportunity…

Juice It Up is entering Arizona under the direction of franchisee Rod Rezvani, who is opening a store this month inside the AZ Travel Plaza in Ehrenberg. The California-based chain will continue expanding its footprint in the Grand Canyon State…

Company Brings Both Brands Under One Roof, Reducing Overhead Expenses While Leveraging Existing Personnel Fort Worth, Texas, Jan. 19, 2023 (GLOBE...

Bonchon, which serves Korean double-fried chicken, opened its first Tennessee location Thursday at 578 Sam Ridley Pkwy. W. "There is a ton of opportunity in Tennessee for Bonchon, and I am happy to be able to be the first to introduce the brand to the state by bringing it to the Smyrna community," Owner Alan Lan said in a company press release.